Portland, Oregon based record label Other Electricities has put together an impressive roster of minimalist electronic and drone artists in its short history. The latest signees are a post-rock/orchestral band called Male. Based out of Chicago, Male have all the hallmarks of that city's reputation for fine improv based music. The band centres around a duo, Jonathan Krohn on keyboards and Benjamin Mjolsness on guitar. They are joined by some collaborators from Chicago's post-rock scene, from bands like Panamerican, Joan of Arc and Exploding Star Orchestra. Male have a nice balance between pulsing drones and sparce piano flourishes, merging together in lush soundscapes. “I'll Be Standing Soon” is the stand-out track, adding miniscule bits of spacy jazz to their landscapes. The only bad part is the album is just four songs and under 30 minutes long. Male could easily pack in another 20-30 minutes without losing focus. If they play their cards right, Male could end up being mentioned alongside Tortoise or Explosions in the Sky before too long.